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The Commission held that allegations over AI-based alteration of a film did not establish anti-competitive conduct. In the absence of evidence linking the conduct to Sections 3 or 4, the case was closed under Section 26(2).
Identical prices and bids filed within minutes in two tenders were held to be strong evidence of coordination beyond mere coincidence.
The competition watchdog has initiated further proceedings over widespread flight disruptions, signaling that the matter merits examination under competition law.
The court examined whether a third party could seek impleadment in an ongoing competition investigation. It directed the regulator to decide the application swiftly, noting that CCI orders have binding, in rem effect on the entire industry.
The regulator held that payment of development charges and interest flows from statutory schemes already upheld by courts. The key takeaway is that settled judicial findings cannot be reopened under competition law.
The Commission found that association-issued circulars prescribing uniform commercial terms amounted to price fixing under Section 3(3). The ruling highlights that trade association decisions among similar retailers fall squarely within anti-competitive prohibitions.
The 2023 Competition Amendment Act strengthens CCI powers, introduces thresholds for high-value deals, and expands anti-competitive provisions to safeguard fair competition in digital markets.
The Commission found prima facie evidence that restrictive actions and refusal of approval may have denied market access to private event organizers. It ordered a DG investigation into alleged violations of Sections 3 and 4 of the Competition Act.
Observing that the tender had been cancelled and no proof of bid-rigging was provided, the Commission concluded that no competition concern arose and dismissed the information under Section 26(2).
The Court reinstated penalties and behavioural directions after holding that the federation’s leaders played an active role in anti-competitive practices. It restored the Commission’s order in full.
